Kagoshima Prefecture district, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Ijūin

Ijūin is a town in Kagoshima Prefecture district, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, home to about 25,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 37 temples, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 museums. The must-see places are 玉山神社 (7 km), 鹿児島神社 (17 km) and 吹上浜 (17 km).

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Ijūin at a glance

Location
Kagoshima Prefecture district, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 25,217
Coordinates
31.6167° N, 130.4000° E
Places within 50 km
197 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums

Top places to visit near Ijūin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ijūin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ijūin

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ijūin. The closest is Shiroyama Park (Ichiuji Castle Ruins) (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Ijūin

45 temples within 100 km of Ijūin. The closest is 徳重神社 (2 km); the best-known is 玉山神社 (7 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 玉山神社 · temple · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • 鹿児島神社 · temple · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gokoku Shrine · temple · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • 花尾神社 · temple · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Terukuni Shrine · temple · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • 一之宮神社 · temple · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ijūin

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ijūin. The closest is Yae Yama (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Yae Yama · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~17 km
  • Mt. Shiroyama · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~18 km
  • 冠岳 · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~20 km
  • Mt.Kimpo · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~21 km
  • 熊ヶ岳 · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~24 km
  • Muregaoka · viewpoint · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~24 km

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Museums near Ijūin

18 museums within 100 km of Ijūin. The closest is Shinya Nakamura Museum (8 km); the best-known is Kagoshima City Museum of Art (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ijūin

16 parks within 100 km of Ijūin. The closest is かごしま健康の森公園 (13 km); the best-known is ザビエル公園 (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Ijūin

14 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ijūin. The closest is Myōen-ji Temple (2 km); the best-known is 西本願寺鹿児島別院 (19 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 西本願寺鹿児島別院 · Buddhist site · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Fudankoin · Buddhist site · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Myōen-ji Temple · Buddhist site · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~2 km
  • 興隆寺 · Buddhist site · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~8 km
  • 明楽寺 · Buddhist site · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~13 km
  • 本薫寺 · Buddhist site · Kagoshima Prefecture · ~16 km

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A one-day trip from Ijūin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ijūin
  2. 7 km 玉山神社 · temple, Kagoshima Prefecture
  3. 18 km 吹上浜 · beach, Kagoshima Prefecture
  4. 29 km Gokoku Shrine · temple, Kagoshima Prefecture
  5. 1 km 鹿児島神社 · temple, Kagoshima Prefecture
  6. 14 km 花尾神社 · temple, Kagoshima Prefecture
  7. 17 km Back to Ijūin

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From travellers near Ijūin

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How to reach Ijūin

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    Within 15 km of Ijūin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ijūin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5558Shiroyama Park (Ichiuji Castle Ruins) (2 km)
    Temples3745徳重神社 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2227Yae Yama (17 km)
    Museums1618Shinya Nakamura Museum (8 km)
    Parks1416かごしま健康の森公園 (13 km)
    Buddhist sites1414Myōen-ji Temple (2 km)
    Waterfalls912ふずん滝 (13 km)
    Other attractions1010Shimazu Yoshihiro Equestrian Statue (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves88久多島 (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lake Satsuma (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Kagoshima City Aquarium (20 km)
    Beaches & coast23吹上浜 (17 km)
    Caves11Saigo Takamori Cave (18 km)
    Churches11鹿児島カテドラル・ザビエル教会 (18 km)

    Ijūin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ijūin?

    玉山神社 (temple, about 7 km), 鹿児島神社 (temple, about 17 km), 吹上浜 (beach, about 17 km), Gokoku Shrine (temple, about 17 km), 花尾神社 (temple, about 17 km), Terukuni Shrine (temple, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ijūin?

    197 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 37 temples, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ijūin?

    Shiroyama Park (Ichiuji Castle Ruins), about 2 km by road; 上日置駅 (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Ijūin?

    徳重神社, about 2 km by road; 日置八幡神社 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ijūin?

    Yae Yama, about 17 km by road; Mt. Shiroyama (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ijūin?

    Start in Ijūin, visit 玉山神社, then 吹上浜, then Gokoku Shrine, then 鹿児島神社, then 花尾神社, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ijūin?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and museums.

    Towns near Ijūin

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